Proud new owner of an RX

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Proud new owner of an RX - we have ignition!!!

Post by Gannon » Wed May 26, 2010 11:00 am

Who would have thought id go back to an L Series?

I wasnt really looking for one, but the opportunity popped up and it has grown on me ever since.

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It once had a 3" lift and a bullbar ect, but this (^above^)is how it was when i got it.

It has no engine or gearbox, but i have a RS RA EJ20G in the pipeline and a dual range AWD liberty 5 speed planned to go in it.

A 5 stud conversion is also a definite possibility.


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Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Post by RSR 555 » Wed May 26, 2010 11:22 am

Yeah.. if you're considering the EJ20G conversion then I'd highly recommend the 5 stud coversion :) the old 4 stud brakes aren't really up to scratch for the power ;)

BTW.. nice RX and how's the interior?
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Post by Alex » Wed May 26, 2010 11:23 am

nice, those partol scoops suit the l-series bonnet so well!

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2000 gen3 outback, lifted, otherwise stock.

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Post by brumbybear » Wed May 26, 2010 11:26 am

Looks good ... Nice pick up
Im looking for a cheap second hand 2-4" lift kit for my brumby... if u have one pm me plz

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Post by Captain Obvious » Wed May 26, 2010 12:02 pm

arrr this is the one LLcoolg had! was a awsome rig before it was parted out none the less good to see the shell shit kickin around!!
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Post by steptoe » Thu May 27, 2010 10:16 am

you have been quiet on that for some time then - if the tow bar is missing , don't look at me :) It is an LSeries sedan, I think you will find it has some noticeable differences to an L waggot. Good to see it was not CRUSHED

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Post by Gannon » Thu May 27, 2010 7:05 pm

Body is pretty straight, bugger all rust for a car of its age, there is a dint in the drivers door, but its easily replaced.

The interior is also good, with just a tear in the vinyl on the drivers seat
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RSR555, the 5 stud conversion is definitely gonna happen. My question us do i need the brakes from a turbo model, or will the brakes from a non turbo model do the trick?

I too am a fan of the Patrol scoop Alex, but my plans were for a RS (or maybe something custom) water to air intercooler, so it might just be for show.

Yes Brett, this is Neville's old car, its been at his dads house (about 10 minutes from where i live) for ages

I havent checked for a towbar, but i doubt it. Doesnt even have RX brakes or swaybar anymore, but i'll be able to use that bar and arms that you sent me Jono.

I'll give it a wash and take some proper pics with a proper camera on the weekend
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Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Post by El_Freddo » Thu May 27, 2010 7:39 pm

Great to hear its going to rise from the ashes!

Love the plan. I'd go with turbo brakes, it'll do the job with ease and will make for easy certification if you're headed that way.

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Post by steptoe » Thu May 27, 2010 11:57 pm

Disco has a brake kit he is was thinking could be up for the right price

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Post by Gannon » Sat May 29, 2010 10:25 am

I think disco was asking what he paid for it, plus somebody else has already put dibs on it.

I was going through my saved documents looking for a wiring diagram and found these

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I have obviously saved some pictures from somewhere and its the car that i now own, how cool is that?
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Post by brumbybear » Sat May 29, 2010 10:29 am

that is called fate lol....
Im looking for a cheap second hand 2-4" lift kit for my brumby... if u have one pm me plz

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Post by Captain Obvious » Sat May 29, 2010 11:03 am

Suparoo wrote:I think disco was asking what he paid for it, plus somebody else has already put dibs on it.

I was going through my saved documents looking for a wiring diagram and found these

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I have obviously saved some pictures from somewhere and its the car that i now own, how cool is that?
this was my best mates car years ago, he set it up to what you see in those pics, was a wepon offroad till it got parted out!!!! none the less it seems like you have good plans for the shell!!
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Post by T'subaru » Sat May 29, 2010 11:32 am

Nice RX! Its seeing what you fellas have done with sedans that prompted me to buy my '86 turbo sedan, modeled GL-10, possibly not RX due to no lsd?
Are those pole holders for surf fishing on the bull bar? Not a bad idea as im ordering a couple surf pole kits for my son and I thru cabellas.
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Post by subarooster » Sat May 29, 2010 11:40 am

It's amazing to see the progression with the car, from being built decades ago, Then lifted and used for offroad and now turned into a street car with a EJ20G. A car thats so adaptable :D

Current Projects: *Offroad Racing MY Touring Wagon.
* EA82T Jap spec L series Wagon.

Previous rides: *Supercharged EJ25 Rwd Brumby
* 2 x 91' L series Ej20, 3 inch lift, mud tyres.
01' Liberty B4.

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Post by Gannon » Sat May 29, 2010 1:11 pm

In those pictures, it looks like it had 14" rally hart rims, is this correct?

I cant imagine there are many of them left.
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Post by AndrewT » Sat May 29, 2010 4:45 pm

You can use brakes from a non turbo EJ donor car, they are still better than any L series brakes. WRX ones are better tho naturally but you may be venturing into overkill territory there. I'd do it tho.

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Post by Captain Obvious » Sat May 29, 2010 5:30 pm

Suparoo wrote:In those pictures, it looks like it had 14" rally hart rims, is this correct?

I cant imagine there are many of them left.
NFI what they are!! they came on the white RX i bought off my mate mark, he kept them for that silver car, but we never worked out were they came from or what brand they are!

i think nncoolg has them now!

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Post by Gannon » Sat May 29, 2010 7:54 pm

Tom (subarooster) found some more pics

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Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Post by vincentvega » Sun May 30, 2010 6:20 pm

they are my pics, taken on the beach where i grew up ;)
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brumbyrunner wrote:And just to clarify the real 4WD thing, Subarus are an unreal 4WD.

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Post by nncoolg » Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:41 pm

Wheel Brand is 'ASAHI', made in japan, aparently bought in by speedy in limited quantity. they are nice & light.
The trading corner : the stuff that I need ATM -
# Vortex Main Dash Surround / Bezel ANY COLOUR,
# Vortex Radio, # RHD Vortex 4speed auto digital dash,
# RH-Side parking (86+) Vortex wiper transmission,
# EA82 AWD 4EAT,
If you have them please PM me :cool:

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